Scholarships for Students with Scoliosis
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The term "scoliosis" refers to a condition where an individual's spine is curved in an "S" or a "C" shape instead of remaining relatively straight. If the curve is mild, a person may not have any health concerns, but more severe cases of scoliosis may cause pain, loss of physical strength, and self-esteem issues due to an obvious physical deformity. Three or four out of every 1,000 people have scoliosis.
The Sonoran Spine Foundation Scholarships
This scholarship is open to students enrolled at Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or North Arizona University who are living with spinal conditions ranging from chronic neck and back pain to scoliosis. Two scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each are made available in the Fall of each year. Funding is non-renewable; a new application must be submitted each year.
To be considered for funding under this program, an applicant must be a full-time student at one of the above-mentioned institutions, have a medically-verifiable spinal disorder, and be able to demonstrate that they have taken part in activities designed to contribute to the well-being of their community. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate that they are in need of financial aid.
An application form is submitted by mail to the Arizona State University Foundation. This form must be accompanied by an essay outlining the applicant's medical history with respect to their spinal condition and what steps the applicant has taken to overcome the obstacles encountered as a result of it, and how the scholarship funds will help the applicant to achieve his or her academic goals. A separate sheet listing employment history, extracurricular activities, and community involvement is required, along with a signed physician's statement confirming the spinal-deformity diagnosis.
Dr. Gunnar B. Stickler Scholarship
High school students who have been diagnosed with Stickler Syndrome (which can include scoliosis among many other symptoms), are eligible to apply a scholarship of $500.00 per year; funding will be advanced for a maximum of four years. Applicants can choose to attend a vocational school, college, or university. A GPA of at least 3.0 at the post-secondary level is required in order to continue to receive funding. A physician's letter and official transcripts are required to be considered for this scholarship.
Scoliosis Research Society Educational Scholarship
The goal of the SRS Educational Scholarship is to provide funding so that surgeons from developing nations can attend the SRS Annual Meeting.
Applicants for this scholarship must have a unversity degree, a need for financial assistance, be working in the field of spinal deformities (either as a researcher or hands on), and reside outside of North America.
